#HorrorWritersChat There is a LOT of seeds being planted, considering it's a story told in 3 parts of the course of several centuries where so many details will come up again later. I can highlight one particular moment though:

Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · 5d ago

Last question, #HorrorWritersChat, and I'm keen to know what you're going to harvest. I do love a bit of foreshadowing myself. I think I glutted myself on Hardy in my teens. Ahem. Anyway. Over to you? And ten minutes to the outro. Promo incoming.

#HorrorWritersChat At first, we were overjoyed when the fields overflowed with bounty, but as people gorged themselves over the coming months, they began to change... became greedier, more hostile. Physically, they grew subtly different. And the harvest kept growing, even through layers of snow.

Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · 5d ago

#Horrorwriterschat bods do love a good microprose prompt. Or if you don't, don't tell me. I don't want to hear it. Give it to me anyway. A nice harvesty one.

#HorrorWritersChat In my current WIP, what is blooming is a diplomatic relationship! But there is definitely decay hiding beneath the surface for reasons that are *spoilers* (but I will say, because the protagonist is unaware of something that everyone else involved in the situation is aware of).

Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · 5d ago

Q2, #HorrorWritersChat. We do like a good bloom. And a good decay. I think all my WIPs are currently hurtling towards their best before date so - sniff. I'll live vicariously through you.

#HorrorWritersChat I write all types of horror and horror-adjacent genres. I'm pretty flexible, which helps when short stories are one of my main mediums. To answer Q1: a living being growing out of something non-organic, like a fully-developed human growing out of the side of a skyscraper.

Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · 5d ago

Good morning #HorrorWritersChat. It probably isn't for any of you, but who knows in this upside down world. Right? Anyway did you know today is National Pumpkin Seed Day? Neither did I. But then Samhain is looming. Maybe the pumpkin seeds wanted to get all hipster. Do your thing. No links. Later.

My second short story collection, The Strange Compendium of Mr. Eyes, releases Tuesday, October 20th! Ebook available for pre-order NOW: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HM6JYV2G Cover by Angelica Ramos. #author #writing #selfpublishing #horror #shortstories

The Strange Compendium of Mr. Eyes (Saga of The Dread Somber Book 2)

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There's always something exciting about getting a new proof copy 👀 Stay tuned for a big announcement shortly! #author #writing #selfpublishing #shortstories #horror

#HorrorWritersChat The protagonist is saddled with a cursed phone that has an endless Spotify playlist going at all times (and an unlimited battery life!). The genre of the current song influences the genre of horror they have to endure. The protagonist can choose the song or go with the flow.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Four: “Lay down all thoughts Surrender to the void It is shining…” Conversely, what would the plot be for a horror story from you based on a particular piece of music?

#HorrorWritersChat Simple: David Bowie vs. a menagerie of aliens, from Xenomorph-style monsters, to shapeshifting Thing-style aliens, and even a few "humanity must be destroyed, convince us otherwise" type aliens for good measure 😛

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: “No matter how he tried, he could not break free And the worms ate into his brain…” Pitch me a story where you pair up a musician of your choice in a horror tale of your choosing.

#HorrorWritersChat I often listen to music while I'm writing, and commonly imagine what songs would go with specific scenes if my works were ever adapted, but I don't typically incorporate music into my works themselves. Maybe a generic mention of "this type of music was playing" to set the scene.

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

#HorrorWritersChat Hi 👋 I'm Michael, I write varied horror. I love a lot of classic music, but am starting to find more modern music I vibe with. Top 3 solo artists (bands are a whole different beast!) are Jim Croce, David Bowie, and Des Rocs 😎

James Ryan@jamesryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

#HorrorWriteresChat Question One: “All the best freaks are here Please stop staring at me…” This week, we’re asking about the music of the night, the songs on Lestat’s playlist, and all that jazz… Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and your favorite music to listen to.

#HorrorWritersChat Two shoutouts! Before high school, I did NOT enjoy writing, but my family had faith in me that I'd turn things around. I started writing short stories in 2012, posting on a forum I'm still part of to this day. The community has always been extremely supportive of its members!

Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 3w ago

It’s the FOURTH and FINAL DAY of the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference. It’s award time, and ** drumroll ** you’ve won an award! Speech!! Speech!! Q4: #HorrorWritersChat - Who do you thank for helping you get this far in your horror writing career?

#HorrorWritersChat Even though he's known more as a sci-fi writer, I'd love to share an author table with Ray Bradbury. He has a fair few horror or horror-adjacent works in his bibliography, PLUS he was also an incredible prolific short story writer 😌

Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 3w ago

DAY THREE of the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference. It's time to set out your wares. Your books, your merch...but who is this sitting next to you? Q3: #HorrorWritersChat - Which Horror Writer (living or dead) would you share an author table with? Why?

#HorrorWritersChat I would love to HOST a panel about the horror of an irrevocable decision: a mistake that cannot be undone, words that cannot be unspoken, straddling the line between tragedy and horror.

Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 3w ago

DAY TWO of the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference! You’re heading to a panel about your favourite horror subject. Q2: #HorrorWritersChat - What would your ideal horror conference panel be about? Who would be on that panel?

#HorrorWritersChat Hi! I'll write just about any type of horror. That's why I especially love short stories. My current WIP is a story about internal strife in a warmongering nation that turns into a story about a cult that can transmute humans, whose leader believes he knows how to become a god 😉

Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 3w ago

Glad you could make it! Welcome to the (fictional) Horror Writers Chat Conference 🖤✨ It’s DAY ONE and you’re in an elevator with other guests… Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, your horror, and give an "elevator pitch" for your latest horror book/WIP (Work In Progress).

#HorrorWritersChat My hand jolts toward their neck. I can't stop it. My moment of hesitation has taken away my opportunity to give them a final peace before the parasite takes over.

Gree_@greethewriter.bsky.social · 4w ago

LOG 024: Father Hayward. She is nestled deep in my heart now. I can feel her tethers caressing every organ of my body. It's elysian. Take your answers to questions 2 & 3, and create your own parasite, starting with, "My hand jolts towards their neck. I can't stop it." #HorrorWritersChat

#HorrorWritersChat I'm a big gamer and a huge fan of games like Axiom Verge and (recently) Look Outside that deal heavily with the concept of maintaining one's identity once someone is no longer (physically and/or mentally) identifiably human. I love to grapple with that dynamic.

Gree_@greethewriter.bsky.social · 4w ago

LOG 0017: Something... gestating... in... me... I can't- Parasites are also about the destruction of one's will. How do you, or would you, depict such a loss in your work? #HorrorWritersChat

#HorrorWritersChat I'm a sucker for mental and psychological horror, so I'd prefer to lean into the mental aspects; though tying the two together makes for a *very* effective combo. Aspects of identity and what it means to be human pair well with physical transformation or body snatching.

Gree_@greethewriter.bsky.social · 4w ago

LOG 009: 4th day on anti-biotics. No effect. A... colour. Bleeds into my dreams. What is happening to me? Parasites are an item of body horror, physical or mental. Which one do you prefer using, or would prefer using, in your work? Why? #HorrorWritersChat

#HorrorWritersChat Hi there! I write predominantly horror and horror-adjacent stories. I'm gonna go with the classic Facehuggers from Alien, though I also wanna give a shoutout to the cordyceps zombies from The Last of Us (even though it's not a horror game, the concept is very much horror).

Gree_@greethewriter.bsky.social · 4w ago

LOG 004: Dr. Hayward. Sixth incision of the dislodged hernia. Fascinatingly resistant to all anti-bacterial experiments. It bleeds magenta upon opening. Incredible magenta. Tell us who you are, what do you write, and what is your favourite depiction of a parasite in horror? #HorrorWritersChat

Who would've guessed that writing a philosophical fantasy political drama was a lot of work 🥱 Making slow and steady progress, which I suppose is better than no progress at all. #writing #author #selfpublishing #writing #fantasy #darkfantasy

Had a rather productive writing week! I was able to write around 4,000 words this week 😄 #writing #authorthoughts #selfpublishing #darkfantasy #horror

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cacabish@cacabish.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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Did you know? If Hotel California were released today, they wouldn't have had that spirit here since 2019 🙂 #authorthoughts #random #music #hotelcalifornia #eagles

As an author, I'm not always the best at coming up with names. So when I come up with a name that really sticks with me, I GO with that name and don't second-guess myself. I'm curious if any other authors struggle with names, or if you consider it to be your strong suit. #authorthoughts #writing

The manuscript of The Strange Compendium of Mr. Eyes has officially gone gold! Well on track for a mid-to-late October release 😁👍 #author #selfpublishing #horror #shortstories #shortstorycollection

#SongsOfConquest fans, our fanmade Vanir campaign, At Cost of Blood & Soul (Overwhelming difficulty), has been released! Worthy difficulty will be coming in the future; standalone versions of the maps are also available. https://mod.io/g/soc/m/at-cost-of-blood-soul-overwhelming#description

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A fanmade Vanir campaign. Faced with challenges new and old, Jarn Steadfast must fight for the future of the Bleak East against the hostile Roots and treacherous Vildra, who promise power—but at a great cost.

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For the three protagonists of The Six Gods of Verdasa: - Advik: (High) Wisdom, (Low) Strength; he's a government auditor by profession and good at sussing out things that might be off. Not the most physical character. (1/3)

💀🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊👻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Of the six DnD-style abilities (see below), which one does your character score highest in? Which one is lowest? Strength Dexterity Constitution Wisdom Intelligence Charisma #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Technically there's only one major antagonist (with many followers), but he doesn't become a major factor until 2/3rds of the way through the book 🤭 Nonetheless, I'm very excited about the character. #darkfantasy #eldritchhorror

💀🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊👻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Is it time for the return of Antagonist Day? It is! How many antagonists do you have (per story)? One major one with many followers? A group/team? One powerful individual, alone? Several unrelated ones? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

After brief delay, I have caught up with my ~20k word WIP and am ready to continue writing. If I maintain my current pace, the final work will be roughly 180k words 😁 #author #writing #selfpublishing #fantasy #darkfantasy #novel

Last year I got ~20k words deep into writing a book. Now that I'm able to get back into writing it, I have to re-read everything I wrote to catch myself back up to speed 🤣 #author #writing #selfpublishing #fantasy #darkfantasy #novel

When it comes to #selfpublishing I always try to give myself a wide berth in terms of self-imposed deadlines. It's always better to overestimate than it is to underestimate!!! #author #writing #horror